Just had the appointment we've both been waiting for.
Prof rang and we are both over the moon. PSA now less than 0.01 so classed as undetectable.
Tissue analysis showed cancer cells close to the margins, so the regular PSA tests all the more important. No further treatment unless level rises above 0.2, then radiotherapy will be needed. Next test in 4 months.
More good news, they didn't pinch the full nerve bundles, they managed to preserve some, so there's a chance of some regeneration.
Prof to refer him to ED clinic.
We are both so relieved and have no regrets about choosing surgery as it leaves the option of radiotherapy if the little devil's did escape.
That’s brilliant news for you all! Fingers crossed they’ve got it all!
That’s really good news. Very pleased for you both. How long after surgery was this? And how often will they test?
It will be 10 weeks tomorrow since his surgery. He had his first test 7 weeks after surgery so there's been a bit of a wait for the results. His next test will be in 4 month. Not sure how often they will be after that. We had expected them to be every 3 months, before reducing to 6 months, then annually.
Magic news that. I am so pleased for both of you and you should have a celebration of some sort tonight. .
On a personal note your charting of your husbands journey has been a great help to me in understanding many of the up and downs of surgery as I am on the HT/RT route so thanks for that - I am sure it's also helped many others.
Best wishes for the future.
Brian.
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